9 in 10 Maine paramedics are vaccinated, but mandate squeezes rural areas
Workloads are likely to increase for those who remain and longer wait times loom as agencies prepare to cover for one another more frequently.
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Meet the 5 candidates vying for 2 spots on Bangor’s school committee
Candidates said they had seen enthusiasm about school policy as they canvassed local homes and were ready to play a part in developing school department policy.
What you need to know before voting on Maine’s ‘right to food’ referendum
Many voters are confused about what it would mean to add a “right to food” to Maine’s Constitution.
The job is more challenging for paramedics caught in ambulance departments under crisis
“We’re already in a crisis but it seems like nobody wants to hear it, nobody’s listening.”
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How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine
In a tourism region that also contains Moosehead Lake, AMC now accounts for 5-7 percent of the area’s hospitality jobs.
There are everyday learning opportunities in your own backyard
There’s no better classroom than Mother Nature.
Make your own scrubby sponges
Using netting from a clementines box, I’ve made these to scrub my pots and pans gently after use — and they work well without scratching.
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